This course prepares students thoroughly for the requirements of the 2013 German B syllabus (first examination 2015), at both Standard and Higher Level. It is totally international, offering authentic materials from a variety of German-speaking countries. The texts and topics have been chosen not only because of their intrinsic interest to young people, but also to enable students to develop a genuine intercultural understanding. The exercises are carefully designed to develop students' linguistic abilities while encouraging them to develop critical thinking skills and allowing them the...